Welcome to the Catholic Church in Western Washington

From Archbishop Paul D. Etienne

Welcome! We hope this website inspires you to learn about the Catholic faith or go deeper in your own relationship with Jesus. Learn about the Archdiocese of Seattle, our ministries, upcoming events and more.

It's the Christmas season. Click here to discover new ways to celebrate this season of joy and hope.

Planning for the future

Partners in the Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church.

Final parish families were announced in February 2024, and Archbishop Etienne and the Priest Personnel Board released the Official Appointments, including pastors, parochial vicars and other assignments, in April 2024.

Parish families and official appointments went into effect on July 1, 2024.

Upcoming events

12
January
All Day
All Parishes
710 9th Avenue, Seattle, Washington

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which falls on January 9 this year, officially marks the end of the Christmas season. ...

17 - 19
January
4:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USA

Young Adult Silent Retreat

Reconnect with God, listen deeply to Gods voice, and discern His call for the year ahead. ...

20
January
11:00 am
Seattle University - Chapel of St. Ignatius
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Martin Luther King Jr. Mass

Join us for Mass to celebrate Martin Luther King Junior on Monday, January 20, at the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University. ...

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News

From Northwest Catholic

Pope gives thanks for Jubilee preparations at New Year’s Eve vespers

VATICAN CITY — A week after inaugurating the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis gave thanks for a ..... Read More

Washington state bishops say they stand with immigrants, refugees

SEATTLE — As talk of possible mass deportations in the United States increases, the five bi ..... Read More

Father Horacio Yanez dies at 77

SEATTLE – Father Horacio V. Yanez died Dec. 14, 2024, at his home at New Haven Senior Liv ..... Read More

Pope opens Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, launching ‘Jubilee of Hope’

VATICAN CITY — In the quiet of Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Pete ..... Read More

Pope at Christmas: Jesus’ birth brings hope for world of justice, peace

VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Christmas Mass after opening the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis sa ..... Read More

In video, Archbishop Etienne discusses synod, final document and what it means for us

SEATTLE — Catholics around the world participated in the global Synod on Synodality, which ..... Read More

From the Archdiocese

Local Catholic schools featured on New Day Northwest

SEATTLE, November 21, 2024 – Catholic Schools and the Fulcrum Foundation were featured on King 5's New Day Northwest.  

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Archbishop Etienne issues Unity Letter before Election

SEATTLE, November 4, 2024 – Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. This moment gives us an opportunity to ask who we are and what future we want. 

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Synod is a lesson of moving at the pace of the Holy Spirit

ROME / USCCB October 24, 2024 – Catholic New Service features an interview with Archbishop Paul D. Etienne about the global synod in Rome. Watch the interview at the link below.

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Archdiocese Reaffirms Commitment to Victim Survivors

SEATTLE, July 12, 2024 – Today King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott ruled that the attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena against the Archdiocese of Seattle.

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The Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Archdiocese of Seattle is committed to transparency regarding clergy abuse.